Garden Tool Must Haves

1. Garden Gloves – $12 for a 2-pack

These are my go-to gloves. They have a nice tight fit and grippy hands which make them very easy to work in.

2. Leaf Scoops – $15

These are life changing. Whether its scooping up leaves, or any yard pile, they are absolutely MAGICAL. If I could recommend one fall yard tool, this would be it!

4. Inexpensive Screwdriver – $1-$5

Every gardener needs an inexpensive screwdriver. These make the perfect weeder for those pesky weeds with long tap roots! I love using this to get dandelions out of my lawn.

5. Garden Bucket Organizer + bucket – $20

A great way to organizer and carry around your favorite garden tools whilst working in the yard! I simply picked up a cheap 5 gallon bucket from a home and garden store.

6. Hori Hori Knife or Garden Knife – $20

If I could pick one tool, this would be it! It is a great multi purpose tool and hands down my most used tool! 

7. Bypass Hand Pruners – $20

Any gardener knows, a good pair of pruning shears is very important. These small handle held bypass pruners are small enough to carry around with you whilst you tidy up the yard.

8. Lawn and Leaf Bag – $25

Another one of my all time favorites! The thing I love most about the lawn and leaf bag, is that it collapses to almost flat which makes it very convenient to store when not in use! I also like that it is small enough for me to drag around the yard, especially when I’m cleaning up leaves

XO,

Carly

Cut Flower Supplies

Cut Flower Supplies

• Flower netting (6in) + stakes
• Flower snips
• Buckets/proconas
• Flower food, hyrdrator, holding solution (for harvesting)
• Hori hori knife or Garden Knife
• Bailing twine
• Tool belt or my favorite fanny pack
• Hat
• Gloves

XO,

Carly

Pruning 101

 

It’s that time of year again! Pruning season is in full swing.

Keep Fresh Cut Flowers Blooming Longer

Did you know it’s officially Spring?? This is the earliest the spring equinox has been in 124 years!  And the flowers seem to know it!

Planting for a Winter Landscape

January 31st can be bleak. The world is asleep and plants are still dormant for the season. After a gentle snowfall I ventured outside to capture some of the beauty that winter offers. It got me thinking about the importance of planning and planting for the winter months.

Teacher (neighbor, staff, etc.) Gifts

A few weeks ago I visited Dibble Farms with my sister. We made fresh wreaths for the second year in a row, drank hot cocoa, and picked up a years supply of popcorn!

Holiday Stovetop Potpourri

It’s the holiday season….

Nothing screams the holiday season more than the warm sweet smells of spices, oranges, cranberries, AND fresh greens all simmering on the stovetop together.

Ultimate Garden Gift Guide

It’s the holiday season! What better time to give the seasoned or amateur gardener in your life some amazing gardening tools!

Pioneer Day Dinner {July 24th}

In Utah, we celebrate a State Holiday on July 24th commemorating the entry of Brigham Young and the first group of Mormon pioneers  into the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847.

Last May, we were able to go to Switzerland and visit the home/farm/family/village were my ancestors migrated from. It left a huge impression on us all, but especially my daughter.

Viola Ice Cubes

Growing edible flowers can be so much fun! They will brighten any salad, boost your morning oats, fancy up a cupcake (here or here) or liven up your summer lemonade.